Master Key System in Baldwin Harbor, NY

Master key pricing runs $195 to $850+, and the spread comes down to two things: how many doors need to be keyed into the system, and how many levels of access you need above the individual key holders. A simple two-tier setup, one master plus individual keys for a small commercial building, sits at the lower end.

A multi-tier hierarchy across a larger property, with sub-masters for different floors or units and a top-level grand master, costs more because every cylinder has to be pinned to work with multiple keys without conflicting. The technician who calls you back will ask how many doors and how many access tiers you want before quoting, so have that number ready.

Call the number and a dispatcher takes down the job and your callback number right away. The nearest available technician calls back within a few minutes to talk through the property and quote the job, then a visit gets scheduled once you accept.

For a master key install, the technician usually needs to walk the property first to count doors and check existing hardware before finalizing the hierarchy, so the first visit may be a survey and quote confirmation rather than a same-day install if the job is large. Once the design is confirmed, most jobs are completed on a scheduled follow-up visit within the same response window used for other service calls in the area.

Have a door count ready, or better, a rough floor plan or list of which doors need which access level. If you already have existing cylinders or a partial key system in place, note the brand and whether you want to keep it or replace it, since that affects whether the technician can rekey into your current hardware or needs to swap cylinders.

If you manage the property but do not own it, confirm you have authorization to change the locks. This is a scheduled commercial job rather than an emergency lockout, so there is no need to rush the call, but having these details on hand means the technician can quote accurately on the first callback instead of needing a second call.